Five articles into a series about AI and leadership, and this week it's about cycling.

The research on movement, nature and creative thinking points in one direction - and it has significant implications for how senior leaders perform at their best.

There's a moment on every group ride when the pack divides. The same thing happens in careers. If you're chasing a pace that's leaving you worn out rather than energised, it might be time to ask whether the group you've been following is heading somewhere you actually want to go.

Watching Gorky's 1904 Summerfolk at the National Theatre, Mark Taggart found himself recognising something uncomfortably familiar — the gap between a successful life and a fulfilling one. If you're carrying that weight right now, this one's for you.

AI isn't just an efficiency tool.

In the second article in the Closing the Leadership AI Gap series, Mark explores five specific roles AI can play in making you a better leader — with some honest personal examples along the way.

A slightly deflating gig and a very strange lyric led to an unexpectedly relevant moment. If you're a senior leader with that nagging sense that something feels off - this one's for you.

Most people see the ride. They don't see the two hours before it. Bedford-based leadership coach Mark Taggart pulls back the curtain on Breakaway — outdoor coaching delivered on bikes — and what genuine preparation looks like for senior leaders.